| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $187.79 | 9.576% | $205.7728 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.89 | 7.389% | $25.6552 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.28 | 12.753% | $187.4857 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.94 | 6.580% | $143.8191 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.34 | 5.700% | $258.2674 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.72 | 5.176% | $161.6765 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 7.473% | $255.2484 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.46 | $1,237.9251 | $1,237.94 | $1,237.90 | $1,238.00 | |